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The Beginner's Guide to Being a Wizard

by Keith Negley Publisher: FLAMINGO BOOKS

Critically Recognized

A playful handbook for aspiring wizards

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Awards & Recognition

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    Praise from Kirkus Reviews

    Kirkus Reviews praises the book as appealing to wizard enthusiasts of all ages.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A playful handbook for aspiring wizards

Magic here is a craft to practice, complete with the possibility of turning friends into fish—or yourself into a turnip. The guide mixes comic mishaps with practical wizardly preparations, from choosing a stick and cloak to finding a hiding place and packing snacks. It also introduces spell casting and duels, while framing magic as a matter of curiosity, patience, and learning through mistakes. The result is a picture-book take on wizardry that balances make-believe instructions with an emphasis on wondering.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in fantasy and wizards
  • Young readers who enjoy playful, pretend how-to guides

Themes

Wizardry and fantasyPractice and patienceCuriosity and learning from mistakes

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Book overview

Attention, aspiring wizards! Grab your wands, capes, and geckos and dive into this hilarious and clever picture book by award-winning author-illustrator Keith Negley.

"Wizard enthusiasts of all ages will be tickled. Pure magic for the wizard-curious." - Kirkus Reviews

So you want to become a wizard? Excellent choice.

Magic, like everything in life, takes practice and patience. It's important to know that you will make mistakes. For example, you might accidentally turn your friends into fish, or yourself into a turnip. This is all normal. Remember, magic is more about wondering than knowing. Also explosions.

This handbook covers everything from essential materials--a stick (not too pokey); a cloak (a towel works fine); a hiding place; and snacks--to spell casting, duels, and did we mention snacks?

In turns hilarious and thoughtful, this how-to guide sparkles with just as much wisdom as it does magic.
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